abandonment in Dutch
abandonment in Dutch is achterlating, in de steek laten, verlating — abandonment means the act of leaving someone or something behind completely, or the state of having been left that way.
abandonment in Dutch
achterlating
The act of abandoning, or the state of being abandoned; total desertion; relinquishment. [Late 16th century.]
in de steek laten
The act of abandoning, or the state of being abandoned; total desertion; relinquishment. [Late 16th century.]
verlating
The act of abandoning, or the state of being abandoned; total desertion; relinquishment. [Late 16th century.]
achterlating
The voluntary leaving of a person to whom one is bound by a special relation, as a wife, husband or child; desertion.
het in de steek laten
The voluntary leaving of a person to whom one is bound by a special relation, as a wife, husband or child; desertion.
het laten zitten van
The voluntary leaving of a person to whom one is bound by a special relation, as a wife, husband or child; desertion.
verlating
The voluntary leaving of a person to whom one is bound by a special relation, as a wife, husband or child; desertion.
veronachtzaming
The voluntary leaving of a person to whom one is bound by a special relation, as a wife, husband or child; desertion.
verwaarlozing
The voluntary leaving of a person to whom one is bound by a special relation, as a wife, husband or child; desertion.
abandonnement
(legal) The relinquishment of a right, claim, or privilege; relinquishment of right to secure a patent by an inventor; relinquishment of copyright by an author. [Early 19th century.]
afstand
(legal) The relinquishment of a right, claim, or privilege; relinquishment of right to secure a patent by an inventor; relinquishment of copyright by an author. [Early 19th century.]
het afstand doen van
(legal) The relinquishment of a right, claim, or privilege; relinquishment of right to secure a patent by an inventor; relinquishment of copyright by an author. [Early 19th century.]
het prijsgeven
(legal) The relinquishment of a right, claim, or privilege; relinquishment of right to secure a patent by an inventor; relinquishment of copyright by an author. [Early 19th century.]
opgave
(legal) The relinquishment of a right, claim, or privilege; relinquishment of right to secure a patent by an inventor; relinquishment of copyright by an author. [Early 19th century.]
overgave
(legal) The relinquishment of a right, claim, or privilege; relinquishment of right to secure a patent by an inventor; relinquishment of copyright by an author. [Early 19th century.]
vrachtweigering
A refusal to receive freight so damaged in transit as to be worthless and render carrier liable for its value.
nonchalence
Abandon; careless freedom or ease; surrender to one's emotions. [Mid 19th century.]
ongedwongenheid
Abandon; careless freedom or ease; surrender to one's emotions. [Mid 19th century.]
uitbundigheid
Abandon; careless freedom or ease; surrender to one's emotions. [Mid 19th century.]
What does "abandonment" mean?
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noun The act of leaving someone or something behind completely, or the state of having been left that way.
"The children were taken into care after their parents' abandonment."
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noun In law, the formal giving up of a right, claim, or piece of property.
"The inventor's abandonment of the patent application meant anyone could use the idea."
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abandonment in a sentence
- The children were taken into care after their parents' abandonment.
- The company faced criticism over its abandonment of the small town factory.
- The inventor's abandonment of the patent application meant anyone could use the idea.
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What is "abandonment" in Dutch?
"abandonment" in Dutch is achterlating, in de steek laten, verlating. abandonment means: The act of leaving someone or something behind completely, or the state of having been left that way.
How do you use "abandonment" in a sentence?
Example: "The children were taken into care after their parents' abandonment." In Dutch, "abandonment" is achterlating, in de steek laten, verlating.
Are there other ways to say "abandonment" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 17 translations listed for "abandonment": achterlating, in de steek laten, verlating, het in de steek laten, het laten zitten van, veronachtzaming.
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